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Observations from Life

Scott Schalchlinwww.obsfromlife.com

The journey in this life is filled with wonder, humor, sadness, and everything in between. Scott talks about life - especially spiritual aspects of it, promoting kindness, self-reflection, and love.

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Episodes

Facing Infertility Challenges in the Church

A conversation with Karen Tarrazas, who shares her and her husband's challenges with infertility. We discuss the church's (lack of) response to this very important issue that impacts a significant number of women and couples. Karen also talks about her research into the topic, dealing with the patriarchy, and gives tips to individuals and churches on how to better support and serve people who deal with infertility.

Apr 23, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Holding Space

I give my observations on holding space for someone - what it means and how we can do it. How does one truly listen to others without judgment or opinion? What does it mean to listen? To truly listen? Find out on on this episode.

Dec 20, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Life, Death, Spirit Guides, and More

Join me as I share an amazing Tarot experience, talk about spirit guides and reincarnation, then send my mom off on her next journey. This one might be a little woo woo, so buckle up!

Oct 26, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Examining Your Shadow

Finding the good in others starts with a thoughtful and honest look at yourself. In this episode, I talk about the shadow side of our nature and how we need to understand it and deal with it in order to be a light for others.

Sep 11, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Love, Accept, Forgive and The Nature of Humankind

My observations on the nature of humankind and how we need to find a way to love, accept, and forgive people. Finding the divine nature in people can be hard as we spend so much time looking on the outside. We must look within to truly know the essence of the person - their very soul.

Aug 23, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Observations of Kids

I spend some time talking with children about their views of the world. We cover everything from school shooter drills, the impact of COVID on their education, and bullies to sex and drugs. This is not one to be missed.

Apr 17, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Observations with Amy Nordhues

Amy Nordhues and I talk about her book, Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. We discuss different aspects of emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse and her journey from victim to victor in her own life.

Mar 27, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Observations with Deborah Driggs

Deborah and I talk about her life as a model, Playboy centerfold and cover girl and how she has learned through life’s challenges to succeed and be a resource for others.

Mar 12, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 28

The Hillsborough Disaster

My observations on the Hillsborough Disaster, from police incompetency and corruption to media recklessness, this story is heartbreaking. This episode is dedicated to the victims and their families, who fight so hard for justice. Justice for the 97.

Mar 07, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 27

What Happens When We Die?

My observations on what I think happens after you die. This involves sharing a very personal experience I had with past life regression.

Feb 28, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The Olympic Abuse of Children

My observations on this year’s Olympic figure skating debacle and how it is just part of a bigger problem.

Feb 19, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Follow Your Fernweh

Kindle Smyth, author of the new book, Follow Your Fernweh, joins me to talk about her book and how she took an extraordinary leap that changed her life.

Feb 16, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Be Like Ted (Lasso)

My observations on this Christmas and Ted Lasso.

Feb 05, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Lonely People

My observations on the song Eleanor Rigby and the lonely people who are among us every day.

Feb 05, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Living Life with Passion

I give my observations on how to live life with passion and how immersing yourself in new things can give you amazing experiences.

Jan 30, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 20

A Hidden Life

My observations on the movie A Hidden Life, directed by Terrance Malick, and the incredible sacrifice of Franz Jagerstatter, someone I might have never learned about. A powerful, beautiful, and tragic story that must be told.

Jan 10, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Addicted to Anger

My observations on anger (anger in our culture, anger in the media, anger on social media) and how it can be addictive.

Jan 02, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 14

You’ll Never Walk Alone

My observations about how when we look for things we have in common with others, life’s journey is so much better.

Dec 28, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Leave Your Shoes

My observations about God, church, and the spiritual life, inspired by the poem Leave Your Shoes, by Chelan Harkin.

Dec 13, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Don’t Be A Hater

My observations about people who spend more time talking about what they hate instead of what they love.

Nov 14, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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